Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100 - $135/hr
The Comedy Central animated TV series, "South Park," is looking for a passionate, artistic, and ... Duties will primarily include Storyboard but also Background Design, Character Design, Cinematic ...
New
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100 - $135/hr
The Comedy Central animated TV series, "South Park," is looking for a passionate, artistic, and ... Duties will primarily include Storyboard but also Background Design, Character Design, Cinematic ...
New
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$142K - $149K/yr
What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Design expressive motion - gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$142K - $149K/yr
What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Design expressive motion - gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Design expressive motion -- gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90 - $130/hr
What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Design expressive motion -- gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$70 - $110/hr
What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Design expressive motion -- gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...
New
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$70 - $110/hr
What to expect We're looking for a character artist to help define how LeLamp looks, moves, and ... Design expressive motion -- gestures, "emotional" states, and behaviors expressed through movement ...
New
$74.68 - $82.15/hr
Character Design Lead - Disney Television Animation Req ID: 10159762 About this Role and our Studio ... artistic style. Bysubmittingan applicationfor thisCharacter Design Lead role ...
New
$74.68 - $82.15/hr
Character Design Lead - Disney Television Animation Req ID: 10159762 About this Role and our Studio ... artistic style. Bysubmittingan applicationfor thisCharacter Design Lead role ...
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Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$69.71/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$69.71/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$69.71/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
Los Gatos, CA · On-site
$69.71/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$69.71/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$69.71/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$140 - $170/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
New
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$140 - $170/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
New
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$79 - $113/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
New
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$79 - $113/hr
... artist-led environment. Through research, design exploration, conversations, and collaboration, the Character Designer will work with the creative leads to develop characters' attitudes ...
New
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90 - $110/hr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in‑game environment assets and character ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90 - $110/hr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in‑game environment assets and character ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $110K/yr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90 - $110/hr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
New
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90 - $110/hr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
New
$90K - $110K/yr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
Quick apply
$90K - $110K/yr
We are looking for a Level Design Artist to create Hidden Object scenes on a brand new game at the ... Identify, troubleshoot and resolve visual issues with in-game environment assets and character ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$115 - $140/hr
Nova Sky Stories is looking for a talented Character Designer to help shape unforgettable stories ... Create visual guides and design documentation that enable artists, animators, and technical teams ...
New
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$115 - $140/hr
Nova Sky Stories is looking for a talented Character Designer to help shape unforgettable stories ... Create visual guides and design documentation that enable artists, animators, and technical teams ...
New
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$135K - $142K/yr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$135K - $142K/yr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$69.09 - $86.35/hr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$69.09 - $86.35/hr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows ...
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A Character Design Artist creates the visual appearance of characters for animation, video games, comics, and other media. They develop personalities, costumes, and expressions that align with the story and artistic direction. This role requires strong drawing skills, creativity, and an understanding of anatomy and design principles. Character Design Artists often collaborate with writers, animators, and directors to bring unique and memorable characters to life.
A Character Design Artist typically spends their day sketching and developing concepts, refining character turnarounds, and collaborating with art directors, animators, and writers to ensure designs align with the project's narrative. They may attend team meetings to pitch ideas or receive feedback, revise artwork based on input, and prepare detailed model sheets or style guides for production teams. The role often requires balancing creative exploration with meeting deadlines and design specifications. Working closely with other departments is common, making teamwork and adaptability crucial to the workflow.
To excel as a Character Design Artist, you need strong drawing skills, creativity, and a solid understanding of anatomy and color theory, often supported by a degree in art, illustration, or animation. Proficiency in industry-standard digital tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D modeling software such as Blender or ZBrush is typically expected. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to accept and integrate feedback make an artist stand out in collaborative environments. These skills ensure that character concepts not only meet creative briefs but also seamlessly fit within broader visual storytelling projects.
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$100 - $135/hr
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Posted 2 days ago
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This is a Full Time position in the field of Animation, App / Game Design & Simulation, located in Los Angeles, CA.
The position pays $100,000.00 — $135,000.00 per year.
The Comedy Central animated TV series, “South Park,” is looking for a passionate, artistic, and imaginative Storyboard/Design Artist with good drawing, design, and layout skills. An emphasis on comedy is necessary. Duties will primarily include Storyboard but also Background Design, Character Design, Cinematic Design, and various other mixed animation art design challenges. This is for a hybrid position meaning it will be remote with the potential for in-studio work. Expect an intense, creative, and rewarding production schedule beginning ASAP.
ExperienceKnowledge of computer design programs, i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, is a must. Please note: This is not a compositing job! Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Only candidates living in the Los Angeles area will be considered. Portfolio is essential at the interview.
